On March 18, 2020, Vice President Mike Pence announced, “In the fight against the coronavirus, the Trump administration is not just taking a whole of government approach, but a whole-of-America approach.” Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) are important contributors to our “all hands” approach to navigating our nation through these unprecedented times. Matching the […]

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and local government leaders have teamed up to create a small business relief fund that will provide grants to small businesses in Montgomery negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The grants will be administered through the Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, and the pool of money to be given away is […]

Like countless other businesses, Iron Tribe Fitness, a Birmingham-based gym, closed its doors in mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to its members and coaches. With five gyms in Birmingham and more than 30 others throughout the country, Iron Tribe Fitness Founder and CEO Forrest Walden said the decision to temporarily close was met […]

7. Travel has increased across the state Everything has slowly been reopening, so it’s easy to assume that vehicle travel would increase across the state, especially after vehicle travel decreased by nearly 80% at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.  The Associated Press released data by StreetLight Data, Inc. that showed on a daily basis […]

On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey further relaxed restrictions under her so-called Safer-at-Home Order to allow theaters, bowling alleys, museums and other establishments to open at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, with some limitations. Now that some time has passed since the height of the state’s restrictions a month ago, State Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) said he […]

The Alabama Department of Labor on Thursday announced the latest official count for initial unemployment claims filed with the State of Alabama.

By passing a House Resolution to allow voting by proxy, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats sent a clear message that they crave power, and for them, there’s no better time for a power grab than when the American people are vulnerable and suffering. Instead of making provisions to return to Washington, the Democrat majority […]

The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) on Thursday released its 2019 congressional ratings, with Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) being named as only one of 27 members of the U.S. House of Representatives to earn a perfect score and the coveted “Taxpayer Super Hero” title. CCAGW is a leading American grassroots group that promotes fiscally […]

While questions linger about the Alabama Crimson Tide’s out-of-conference game with a Pac-12 opponent this season, the University of Alabama athletic department announced it has added a home-and-home series with the Arizona Wildcats for the 2032 and 2033 football seasons. “We are excited to announce another home-and-home for our future football schedules with the addition […]

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced an amended Safer-at-Home Order that will take effect Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and expire on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Ivey made the announcement in a press conference alongside State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris. The latest order further relaxes restrictions on […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the world-renowned Jeana Ross is retiring as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education effective June 1.

Storied Auburn football coach Pat Dye has tested positive for COVID-19 while in the hospital for kidney issues. He is resting comfortably and expected home soon. The news of Dye’s hospitalization and coronavirus diagnosis was first announced to the public by his home parish of Toccoa First United Methodist Church. Subsequent reporting on his condition […]

Three health centers across Alabama will be receiving grant money from the federal government to expand their telehealth offerings. Telehealth, connecting doctors and patients through online video chat software, has seen an increased focus during the coronavirus pandemic. “Lack of access to telehealth services has long been an issue for rural areas including my own […]

Alabama has long been a leader in the automotive manufacturing sector in the United States and, now, we have the opportunity to sustain that momentum for years to come through significant investments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Dating back to 1993 when Mercedes-Benz announced the opening of their only U.S.-based assembly plant in Tuscaloosa […]

It has been a few days since the Alabama legislature adjourned sine die after a tense lead-up on Goat Hill between Gov. Kay Ivey’s office, the House and the Senate. It may, however, take some more time for relationships to fully heal, especially between the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives. Senate President Pro Tem […]

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For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck Alabama, we have seen hospitals at capacity

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined their cities’ respective efforts to aid small businesses during a regional teleconference Wednesday night. Hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the teleconference included numerous black leaders from across the Southeast. SBA regional administrator Ashley Bell, an Entrepreneurship Policy Advisor for the White House Opportunity […]

We all have had our lives disrupted during this period of health and economic crisis. Students, faculty and staff at Alabama’s colleges and universities are no exception. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently reported that three-fourths of higher education faculty had not taught an online course prior to the coronavirus pandemic and two-thirds of college […]

Calls from the White House for the U.S. Senate to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden’s relationship with Ukrainian energy company Burisma are being dismissed by U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook). On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday voted to authorize subpoenas related to an investigation into the […]

President Trump announced his intent to nominate Edmund G. LaCour, Jr., to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Middle District of Alabama.

The Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced it will induct 12 honorees later this year.

She will force them to go to their constituents and declare, “Gee, I didn't want to spend all that money on the prisons but that darn Governor Ivey made us do it!”?

Anna Manasco of Birmingham was confirmed 71-21 by the United States Senate to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.